Marion Abiss Part 1, Early School Days and Teaching - Manawatu Conversations

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Part 1 of 4. Marion Abiss recalls growing up in Feilding during the 1940s
 She walked to Lytton Street School with other local children
 Schools were simple, with cold rooms and oiled wooden floors
 Children brought sandwiches and drank milk provided at school
 War years meant shortages, with many children barefoot
 Families grew vegetables and valued healthy, simple food
 Discipline was strict, with the strap used but rarely
 She later became a teacher and valued firm but fair boundaries
 Reading, writing, and arithmetic were strongly emphasised
 Children were taught to save money and work hard
 Life included chores, outdoor play, and little technology
 She reflects that respect, discipline, and values were stronger then

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Date

May 12, 2026

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COMM1793510469